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I hope you are having a good day, whenever you get a chance to read this.

I created a post in the antique military and sword forum that you moderate, and it seems the post isn't there anymore. It might have been moved. My actual question was - where is the appropriate forum section to post such a message.

I've written a fantasy book that I am attempting to make very accurate. I've done quite a bit of research but I have several specific questions regarding the time around the Bronze/Iron age transition. I believe my total list of questions is 8... is there a sub-forum where these types of questions would be appropriate?

I understand not wanting to muddy up certain sections with off-topic posts.

Trying To Date My Sword
I have a sword that has been in my basement for some time and just recently pulled it out and am trying to learn a little about it. On the top of the blade it is inscribed "P. Knecht in Solingen" in script. After searching the WWW I believe it is what is called a Blucher. Since it was made by Knecht and looks much like a British M1796, I am guessing it might be an M1811 or later. As I understand it, there were two P. Knechts - a father and a son. How do I determine the age of the sword? It was given to me by my grandmother over 50 years ago and she said it was used by the Confederacy in the Civil War. Based on what I have been able to learn, this sword might be too old to have been used in the Civil War. Can you educate a neophyte to some degree. Will attempt to attache a picture. Thanks!

can you please tell me how to go about posting a request for information about 2 swords i have.
i have uploaded the swords pics on my albums page but i really don't know what to do next... if i should start a thread or join a group ... etc
or prhaps you would be so kind as to provide some inshight on the swords.

Mark. When I originally signed up for Sword Forum I put my full name down but would like to change my first name to Rob (which is what I am called) rather than Robert, which seems a little formal. How do I do this?

Dear Mark
I am intersted in purchasing a wilkinson sword from a friend.
It is a George V officers dress sword.
Depictions are:-
"British crown" "SOUTH AFRICA" "South African coat of Arms""ZUID AFRIKA"
"coat of arms depicting a lion and a unicorn""BY WARRANT"
"Star of David with a circle in the middle and HW in fancy gold writing"
"HENRY WILKINSON" "PALL MALL" "LONDON"
The sword is in good condidion, My question, is it authentic and can you give me information on its history?
I can email you pic`s.

"Hi Ray, the numbering you are referring to is only for UNION of South Africa swords, in other words between 1923 - 1960. Before1923 the swords were not numbered. This one does not have the number but instead some markings which looks like a crown, with the lettering "T5 E" on the blade edge.

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I have recently returned from attending an event organised by Hotspur School of Defence in Alnwick in the UK aptly titled "Here they fight with Messer - God help them!" Set in beautiful surroundings and under the expert tutelage of guest instructor Jörg Bellinghausen and the watchful eye of host Bob Brooks a group of eager students from as far afield as the US and from all four corners of the UK were treated to a series of fantastic messer lessons over the course of the weekend.